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  • KNIGHTFALL: BOND WITHOUT THE BENTLEY Geoffrey Moore

    KNIGHTFALL: BOND WITHOUT THE BENTLEY Geoffrey Moore

    Geoffrey Moore talks to Andrew Staton about his latest film KNIGHTFALL.
    Ian Ogilvy, Geoffrey Moore and Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott go head-to-head
    in a lean, mean British spy thriller where biological weapons, family
    secrets and assassins turn a quiet country house into a battlefield.
    Forget the Aston Martin. Forget the tuxedo. Forget the
    shaken-not-stirred martinis.
    Knightfall is what happens when you take the classic British spy movie,
    rip away the Hollywood bling and replace it with country houses, secret
    agents, family feuds and people who actually know how to handle a gun.
    And you know what?
    It works.
    Geoffrey Moore is one of the film's great pleasures.
    He brings relaxed charm, but importantly, doesn't spend the movie
    desperately trying to be his father.
    There are no silly Bond impersonations. No raised eyebrow every five
    seconds. No desperate attempt to make the audience shout, “Look! It's
    Roger Moore's son!”
    Instead, Geoffrey plays Hugh as a confident, capable intelligence
    operative with a touch of old-school sophistication. Absolute pleasure
    to watch the action unfold.
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    19 min
  • KNIGHTFALL: BOND WITHOUT THE BENTLEY Action Star Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott

    KNIGHTFALL Movie Interview Action Star Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott

    Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott talks to Andrew Staton about her latest film KNIGHTFALL.

    Ian Ogilvy, Geoffrey Moore and Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott go head-to-head
    in a lean, mean British spy thriller where biological weapons, family
    secrets and assassins turn a quiet country house into a battlefield.
    Forget the Aston Martin. Forget the tuxedo. Forget the
    shaken-not-stirred martinis.
    Knightfall is what happens when you take the classic British spy movie,
    rip away the Hollywood bling and replace it with country houses, secret
    agents, family feuds and people who actually know how to handle a gun.
    And you know what?
    It works.
    The veteran star plays Charles Knight, a retired spy catcher who has
    clearly spent a lifetime being suspicious of absolutely everyone. When
    his estranged daughter Ros — played by Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott — finds
    herself caught up in a deadly biological-weapons conspiracy, Dad is
    dragged out of retirement.
    Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott carries the film as Ros, and she gets the
    unenviable job of standing between two formidable male performers while
    also carrying the plot's scientific and emotional weight.
    Ros isn't simply the damsel waiting to be rescued. She's central to the
    conspiracy, and her relationship with Charles gives the movie its human
    heartbeat.

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    25 min
  • KICKBOXER QUEEN OF JKD Rochelle Ashana

    KICKBOXER QUEEN OF JKD Rochelle Ashana

    The Martial Arts Actress Who Shared the Screen with Jean-Claude Van Damme


    Rochelle Ashana, fresh from filming in Cannes, France, and attending the

    Fighting Spirit Film Festival in London, talks to Andrew Staton about
    her life, martial arts journey via JKD, Arnis, Kickboxing, and being an
    action star and stuntwoman.
    For fans of the golden era of martial arts movies, Rochelle Ashana
    occupies a fascinating place in action cinema history. Best known
    internationally for her role as Mylee in the 1989 martial arts classic
    Kickboxer Ashana appeared opposite Jean-Claude Van Damme at a pivotal
    moment in the Belgian star's career. The film helped establish Van Damme
    as one of the defining action heroes of the late 1980s and early 1990s,
    while Ashana became part of one of the period's most memorable martial
    arts casts.
    Born Maria Rochelle Mendoza on September 24, 1960, in San Francisco
    County, California, Ashana came from a Filipino family. Her background
    was not originally rooted solely in the movie business. She studied art
    and design at UCLA, graduating before moving to Maui, Hawaii, where she
    developed a career in photography. This artistic background would remain
    an important part of her life alongside acting and martial arts.
    Ashana's route into entertainment developed during a particularly
    exciting period for action cinema. The success of Bruce Lee in the 1970s
    had created a worldwide appetite for martial arts movies, while the
    1980s saw Hollywood increasingly combine Asian fighting disciplines with
    American action-film storytelling. By the time Kickboxer arrived in
    1989, the genre was ready for a new generation of stars.
    That generation included Jean-Claude Van Damme.
    Kickboxer
    Directed by Mark DiSalle and David Worth, Kickboxer was built around the
    physical abilities and screen presence of Van Damme. He played Kurt
    Sloane, a martial artist whose brother Eric is brutally injured during a
    confrontation with Thai champion Tong Po, played by Michel Qissi. Kurt
    subsequently travels to Thailand, where he begins an intensive training
    regimen before seeking revenge.
    Rochelle Ashana played Mylee, becoming one of the film's important
    supporting characters. Her association with Van Damme places her
    directly within one of the landmark productions of the martial arts
    boom. The American Film Institute's catalogue confirms Ashana's credit
    as Mylee in the 1989 film, while the film's full cast records place her
    alongside Van Damme, Dennis Alexio, Dennis Chan, Michel Qissi and
    Haskell V. Anderson III.
    More Than Just Kickboxer
    Although Kickboxer remains Ashana's best-known film, it was not her only
    connection with genre cinema. Her screen career included appearances in
    productions such as The A-Team, Hooperman, Fright Night Part 2, 227,
    The Sword of Bushido, Fear of a Black Hat and Carjack.
    Her involvement with action and genre productions continued beyond
    conventional acting. Ashana also received stunt credits, including work
    on John Carpenter's Escape from L.A. and the 1998 comic-book action
    movie Blade, demonstrating that her relationship with physical and
    action-oriented filmmaking extended beyond her most famous role. She
    continues to work across action films around the world.
    Her career is particularly interesting because she sits at the
    intersection of several different worlds: acting, martial arts, stunt
    work, photography and visual arts.
    A Lasting Place in Martial Arts Movie History, Martial Arts and Action
    Cinema
    Ashana's association with martial arts was not simply a matter of being
    cast in a martial arts movie. She trained in Jeet Kune Do and Escrima,
    reflecting the broader martial arts culture that surrounded the American
    action-film industry during this period.
    That environment was changing rapidly. Martial arts performers were
    increasingly expected to bring authenticity, physical confidence, and
    athletic ability to productions rather than simply playing characters
    who happened to be involved in fights. The audience wanted to believe
    that the performers could actually fight.
    Ashana's career alongside performers such as Van Damme therefore belongs
    to an era when martial arts and action cinema were becoming
    increasingly intertwined.
    Fighting Spirit Film Festival celebrates martial arts cinema as
    entertainment and inspiration, promotes martial arts culture, and
    recognises, connects, and supports those who have chosen it as a career.


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    33 min
  • CULT MARTIAL ARTS & HORROR FILM MAKER

    CULT MARTIAL ARTS & HORROR FILM MAKER

    Dean Meadows: Fighting His Way Through British Cult Cinema

    Cult film director Dean Meadows talks to Andrew Staton about his latest productions and being mistaken for Jason Statham and Bruce Willis all while creating some of the most standout films of the independent movie industry.

    Dean Meadows' approach to filmmaking doesn't hang around. His movies are built around action, martial arts, horror, exploitation and the kind of larger-than-life genre storytelling that has traditionally thrived outside the Hollywood mainstream. A writer, director, producer, editor and cult-film historian, Meadows has carved out a distinctive position in British independent cinema through Pentagram Pictures, creating films that wear their martial arts and genre influences firmly on their sleeves.

    His first feature, Scarlett Cross: Agents of D.E.A.T.H., announced exactly what audiences could expect. Released in 2022, the film follows a collection of deadly female assassins and the mysterious Scarlett Cross, combining action, thriller and exploitation elements. Meadows wrote, directed and produced the picture, which subsequently enjoyed an impressive international festival run, including 19 festival selections and 11 awards and five honourable mentions according to Pentagram Pictures. At New York's Urban Action Showcase, the film picked up the Best Weapons Sequence award.

    For Meadows, however, the martial arts content was never intended simply as decoration; he explained that he wanted the fight sequences to avoid simply copying the familiar Hong Kong action formula. Instead, the choreography was designed to be hard-hitting and gritty, drawing influences from both old-school martial arts cinema and the more visceral violence of contemporary action and horror.

    That attitude is revealing. Meadows clearly understands that martial arts movie audiences have seen the tricks before. His objective is not simply to reproduce the genre but to throw different influences into the ring and see what survives.

    His fascination with martial arts cinema also extends into his documentary and interview work. Through his association with World of Martial Arts Television, Meadows has filmed interviews with some of the most significant figures in martial arts and action cinema. One particularly heavyweight assignment involved legendary kickboxer, martial artist and screen performer Benny “The Jet” Urquidez. Meadows filmed an interview with Urquidez at the UK Martial Arts Show, discussing the fighter's remarkable career and his work alongside figures including Jackie Chan, Patrick Swayze, John Cusack and Shannon Lee.

    For anyone raised on the martial arts films of the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, that is serious territory. Urquidez represents the bridge between genuine combat sports and movie mythology — precisely the territory in which Meadows operates.

    Then came Dracula: Rise of the Vampire, released in 2025. On paper, it sounds like a radical departure: Dracula, satanic cults, vampires and horror. But Meadows again found a way to bring martial arts and action into the equation. He wrote and directed the film, produced it and starred as disgraced detective Gabriel Lee. Crucially, he also served as the martial arts and stunt coordinator.

    The result is a film that deliberately refuses to sit comfortably inside a single genre. Horror, action, comedy, martial arts and drama are thrown together in the same cinematic blender — something Meadows himself described when discussing the film's appearance at Horror-on-Sea.

    There is also a clear affection for British genre traditions behind the project. Dracula: Rise of the Vampire has been described as a modern British horror film paying homage to the Hammer tradition, while Meadows' broader filmmaking philosophy is influenced by independent movie legends such as Roger Corman, Larry Cohen and Menahem Golan.

    That tells you plenty about Meadows. He is not attempting to make safe, committee-designed cinema. He comes from the school where filmmakers had to be resourceful, audiences had to be grabbed quickly and every punch, monster and explosion had to earn its place on screen.

    His next action project, Death Machine, pushes that philosophy even further. Meadows is writing, directing, producing and starring as assassin Matt Harper, a professional killer attempting to escape his violent past before being dragged into one final assignment involving an international army of assassins. The film is currently listed as in production for a 2027 UK release.

    Taken together, Meadows' work reveals a filmmaker with a particular affection for physical storytelling. His characters fight, bleed, run, shoot and survive. His films are populated by assassins, martial artists, vampires and people who generally have very bad days.

    But beneath the blood and bruises is something more traditional: a genuine love of genre cinema.

    From Scarlett Cross to Dracula, from independent action filmmaking to sitting across a camera from Benny “The Jet” Urquidez, Dean Meadows is continuing a tradition that martial arts fans understand instinctively — make it physical, make it memorable and, above all, make it your own.

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    47 min
  • MEXICALI Director Q&A Luke LaFontaine

    MEXICALI Director Q&A Luke LaFontaine Part 1

    Action and Stunt Legend Luke LaFontaine talks to Soo Cole of Fighting Spirit Film Festival at
    the UK Film Premiere of his film Mexicali and about his journey from
    stunt coordinator to film director, insights into fight choreography,
    and the making of the high energy, action film Mexicali. Discover how
    collaboration, planning, and real martial arts expertise shape
    compelling fight scenes and storytelling.

    Fighting Spirit Film Festival celebrates martial arts cinema as entertainment and inspiration, promotes martial arts culture, and recognises, connects, and supports those who have chosen it as a career.

    Key topics
    Luke Lafontaine's transition from stunt coordinator to director
    The role of Bren Foster and collaboration in fight scenes
    Choreographing and filming fight sequences in one day
    Influences from Karate Kid and real martial arts
    The importance of camera work and organic transitions in fight scenes
    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction and guest background
    01:00 Transition from stunt coordinator to film director
    02:00 Collaborating with Bren Foster and fight scene development
    03:57 Designing the underground fight scene
    04:55 Choreographing with Bren Foster and emphasizing martial arts spectrum
    05:53 Camera work and organic fight sequences
    06:52 Gavin Teregawa and the grappling fight scene
    07:50 Shooting all fight scenes in one day
    08:48 Influences from Karate Kid and character relationships
    09:47 Rehearsals and filming logistics
    11:14 Memories of early martial arts and film experiences
    12:13 Upcoming projects and closing remarks

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    24 min
  • KUNG FU KILLERS & MARTIAL ARTS MAYHEM

    Frank and James Pauli: Martial Arts, Music and a Life of Discipline

    Frank and James Pauli represent a fascinating crossover between two

    worlds that, at first glance, might seem poles apart: the disciplined
    traditions of martial arts and the creative freedom of music. Their
    story reflects how training, performance and self-expression can combine
    to create a distinctive approach to life.
    With a strong grounding in martial arts, the Pauli brothers have
    developed an appreciation for the values that underpin serious training:
    discipline, concentration, perseverance and respect. Martial arts is
    about far more than physical technique, and those principles can have a
    profound influence beyond the dojo. The ability to remain focused, work
    consistently towards a goal and perform under pressure are qualities
    equally valuable on stage and in the studio.
    Music provides the other side of their creative identity. Where martial
    arts demands control of the body, music demands control of rhythm,
    timing and expression.
    Their combined interests also place them within a long tradition of
    musicians who have been attracted to martial arts. From the influence of
    Bruce Lee on popular culture and musicians to the physical disciplines
    adopted by performers seeking greater confidence and stage presence,
    martial arts and music have frequently crossed paths.

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    30 min
  • DEAD MAN'S SHOES Blu-Ray Unboxing

    DEAD MAN'S SHOES Blu-Ray Unboxing with Mick Tully.

    Mick relives seeing this cathartic movie of a former paratrooper who
    returns to his hometown in the Midlands seeking revenge on a gang of
    thugs that violently tormented his vulnerable younger brother.
    He reveals the gorgeous extras from Second Sight:
    Rigid slipcase with new artwork by Krishna Shenoi
    120-page book with new essays by Anna Cale, Tim Coleman, Matt Glasby, Joel Harley, Ella Kemp and Hannah Strong
    Dead Man’s Shoes Graphic Novel
    6 collectors' art cards

    Get your copy here: DEAD MAN'S SHOES

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    17 min
  • GET YOUR FIGHTING SPIRIT FILM FESTIVAL 2026

    FIGHTING SPIRIT FILM FESTIVAL 2026

    The FIGHTING SPIRIT FILM FESTIVAL is back with Mexicali, and many other

    new cinematic gems.
    Soo Cole Director and Co-Founder of the Fighting Spirit Film Festival,
    talks to Andrew Staton about this year's festival. What movies are
    featured? What talent will be attending? How many action short films are
    in competition? What is Project Sifu Pt 2?
    All ready for you 4th & 6th September, RIO Cinema, Dalston, London
    ​At WoMA.tv we love all action, martial movies so when there's a Film
    Festival dedicated to them we are going to be there in the front row.
     Luckily we can get there,  it's in London and so are we, maybe they'll
    take it on tour around the world; look out Sydney, New York, Los
    Angeles, Austin, Toyko, Shanghai, Mumbai, Cape Town, Nairobi, Lagos,
    Casablanca, Rome, Paris, Moscow... well maybe next year.
    In the meantime get lucky & get in or get the Blu Ray and hope they
    bring this celebration of kickass, fight fu to you one day. Check the
    link out; Fighting Spirit Film Festival (FSFF)
    ​Get some Fighting Spirit
    If you’re looking for an all action film festival to satisfy your
    craving for intense visceral explosive fun and bone crunching kick-ass
    fight-fu look no further than theFighting Spirit Film Festival (FSFF).
    One of the few major events around the world dedicated to celebrating
    the best and brightest in martial arts action cinema. 
    For more information on their programme, why not visit their website for
    more details?
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    31 min
  • A LIFE IN MARTIAL ARTS Bobby Singh Rayatt

    Bobby Singh Rayatt talks to Andrew Staton at the Doncaster Martial Arts Show.

    He is a martial artist whose journey has been defined by dedication,
    adaptability and an enduring passion for the fighting arts. With more
    than four decades of martial arts experience behind him, Rayatt
    represents a generation of practitioners who have seen martial arts
    evolve from relatively specialist disciplines into a worldwide
    phenomenon.
    His progression through the ranks reflects a long-term commitment rather
    than a pursuit of quick recognition. In 2014, after more than 27 years
    of martial arts experience and having previously held a first-degree
    black belt for more than a decade, Rayatt was awarded his 3rd Dan in
    kickboxing by Sensei Simon Hengle, 8th Dan of Tora Martial Arts &
    Kickboxing and Superfoot Systems UK.
    One of the most significant milestones came in 2018, when legendary
    American kickboxer Bill “Superfoot” Wallace awarded Rayatt his 4th Dan
    black belt. Rayatt had attended several of Wallace's seminars and,
    already holding the rank of 3rd Dan, was tested and recognised by
    Wallace. For Rayatt, the honour carried particular significance because
    Wallace had been one of his inspirations in developing his flexibility
    and kicking ability during his formative years.
    Rayatt's contribution to British martial arts has also been recognised
    through a series of awards. He was inducted into the UK Martial Arts
    Hall of Fame at the UK Martial Arts Show in 2016, with the award
    presented by Bill Wallace and Bob Sykes. The following year, he received
    a Black Belt Hall of Fame Award at the UK Martial Arts Show and Martial
    Arts Illustrated. Earlier, in 2014, he had received a Martial Arts
    Illustrated Hall of Fame Award as a Top Martial Arts Exponent, presented
    by Bob Sykes.
    His involvement with the wider martial arts community goes beyond his
    own training. Rayatt has developed strong friendships and connections
    throughout the British martial arts scene. Sifu George Fitzgerald has
    publicly described him as a friend and fellow martial artist.
    Away from the martial arts, Rayatt has also developed a career in
    holistic massage therapy, including Indian Head Massage, holistic body
    massage and deep-tissue massage. This provides an interesting extension
    of his longstanding understanding of the human body, movement and
    physical conditioning.
    What ultimately distinguishes Bobby Singh Rayatt is longevity. More than
    four decades after beginning his martial arts journey, he remains
    involved with the community and continues to represent the traditional
    values of perseverance, technical development and lifelong learning. His
    story is one of a practitioner who has continued to train, develop and
    contribute long after the initial excitement of earning a black belt has
    passed.
    Interview filmed by Dean Meadows of Pentagram Pictures
    With thanks to Bob Sykes, Paul Barnett and the UK Martial Arts Show.
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    16 min
  • REVEALING THE INNER BRUCE LEE

    REVEALING THE INNER BRUCE LEE with James Bishop


    REVEALING THE INNER BRUCE LEE

    Renowned author and academic James Bishop talks to Andrew Staton about his Bruce Lee inspiration and research, revealing how Bruce Lee discovered and collected ideas and methods to become an outstanding human both as a martial artist and actor.

    What made him more than just an actor? What was his innovative thinking process, and how did he engineer his mind and body?

    How did James Bishop discover the source material using academic methods?

    What is the lost book of Bruce Lee's Methodology?

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    Dr. James Bishop specialises in the study of particular gifted and eminent individuals notably the martial artist and movie star Bruce Lee. Dr. James Bishop is one of the leading authorities in the world on the philosophy and writing of Bruce Lee.

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    27 min

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